I’m always for letting you know about healthy, organic baby foods and Baby Gourmet is a brand I recently was made aware of. The nice part is that the pouch products were originally handmade baby food sold at the farmers’ markets by a mom of two. She was so successful that she started the company having made $30,000 a month at her stand.

The foods are for babies 6 – 12 months and are good mixtures (Vanilla Banana Berry Risotto is my fave)

Recipes include:

6mo – Simple Purees
◦    Harvest Pear, Pumpkin, and Banana
◦    Juicy Pear and Garden Greens
◦    Orchard Apple, Carrot Prune

7mo – Yummy Combos
◦    Baby’s Sweet Potato Pie
◦    Roasted Squash and Fruit Medley
◦    Apple, Sweet Potato Berry Swirl

8mo+ – Tasty Textures
◦    Old Fashioned Apple Crisp
◦    Vanilla Banana Berry Risotto
◦    Tropical Banana Bliss

All products are organic, no salt, sugar, fillers, preservatives, no nuts.  No dairy, except in Old Fashioned Apple Crisp.  Packaged in in a specially designed pouch allows for less cooking time, locking in nutrient values and flavors.  Visit babygourmet.com to see where you can buy them.

Prices vary but you can buy a pack of 12 for $12.71 at amazon.com.

First of all, the company gets a thumbs up immediately because the family-owned company operates in the USA. They also are committed to donating a portion of your purchase to not-for-profit organizations such as Friends of Karen, a local charity dedicated to supporting the families of critically-ill children.

On the Dolphin Organics site, you’ll see that the label has no artificial ingredients. It’s all pure and simple. That means it’s Vegan and contains no harsh ingredients.

I’ve used it a few times this month and added it to the bath water and no one complains. No tears erupt when the soap gets in their little eyes.

Dolphin Organics also sells hair conditioner, baby bubble bath, baby lotion, travel sets and gift baskets. Give these as baby shower gifts!

Visit dolphinorganics.com

In addition to the organic chocolate chip oatmeal cookie, milkmakers offers a dairy-free oatmeal raisin cookie for nursing mothers who avoid dairy products. Both varieties of milkmakers cookies contain key ingredients, including oats, brewer’s yeast and flax seed, which have been shown to provide nutrients that benefit the health of both nursing mothers and their babies.  The essential fatty acids available in milkmakers cookies give moms the B-complex vitamins that aid with mood stability; fiber to help with regular digestion; protein to aid with muscle re-strengthening; and iron to replenish possible iron depletion from pregnancy. Babies that drink the breastmilk of moms with these nutrients benefit from the omega-3 fatty acids for their own brain development, as well as the protein and fat necessary for growth.

Milkmakers suggests that Moms eat 1 to 2 cookies per day to reap their full benefits.  The cookies can be stored in the freezer to maintain freshness; they soften up after just a few minutes of being taken out to thaw.

All varieties of milkmakers cookies are also available at www.milkmakers.com for $44 for a one month supply (3 packages of 10 cookies each). The organic chocolate chip oatmeal milkmakers cookies will be available for purchase starting in October 2011.

“We want only the best for moms and babies,” says Emily Kane, founder and owner of milkmakers. “The organic milkmakers are cookies that you can feel as good about eating, and serving to your family, as if it came out of your own kitchen. But it’s better, because you didn’t have to spend the time making them!”

OVERALL: Great idea! I’m expecting samples soon so can’t wait to try them (even though I am not expecting). Who can say no to eating cookies when you’re pregnant!

Little Bambino Children’s Wear is having a summer sale on all stock! New designs have just arrived for fall/winter. Everything is 30% off!
Hurry as the sale is only on until August 1st
They ship to Canada and the U.S.

Made from Bamboo & Certified Organic Cotton.
Bambino Zip Sweater features a unique design of a zipper in the back, this allows for easy on/off.
Bambino Zips, now just $34.96
Comfy Pants, now just $17.50
Bodysuits, now just $20.95
Beanies, now just $9

Today’s giveaway is from Organically Grown. Their brand new collection for babies consists of bodysuit sets and coveralls in coordinating fresh spring prints. Their Garden Grown collection for girls features ladybugs and garden patterns, while the boys get ready for spring in their L is For Lion collection.

The apparel is all GOTS certified 100% organic cotton and very affordable.  One lucky winner will win a boy or girl onesie on a decorative padded hanger from Organically Grown.

TO ENTER:

1. Simply visit Organically Grown and comment on something there you’d like to own.

YOU CAN ENTER MORE THAN ONCE!

2. Follow @mrsmogul on Twitter and Tweet: @mrsmogul I want to win an Organically Grown onesie!

(You can tweet once daily until April 13)

3. “Like” Mogul Baby On Facebook (If you already do, just leave comment)

4. Mention this giveaway on your blog for 3 entries

5. Put the Mogul Baby badge on your blog  for 3 entries

(Just remember to leave a comment for each entry so it can be counted)

Deadline is Wed., April 13 at midnight EST. U.S. residents only for this giveaway. One winner will be chosen at random and will be given 48 hours to respond to claim prize. Winner will be named here. Please make sure you can be reached by email. Good luck!

Congrats to KATHY L!

Here are the three snacks I tried:

Snack bars (in toasted oat and cranberry almond): These delicious bars combine the crunch and texture of a cookie with the wholesome ingredients of an energy bar, so they make for a great on-the-go breakfast or between-meal snack.

I liked these but not as good as the Kuko Bites in my opinion.

Kuko Bites: This bite-sized, all-natural snack is as unique as it is delicious – wheat & dairy free and loaded with all the best things found in nature from goji berries, seeds, nuts, dried fruit, and cacao nibs.

Love them, I had these with coffee. I also felt like running 6 miles after I ate them.

Marshmallow Crunch Bar (traditional and chocolate dipped): This all-natural twist on a classic treat contains NO artificial ingredients and NO high fructose corn syrup, just like Grandma used to make, but better!

These are the best! They got thumbs up from everyone in the family. They truly taste natural and free of any artificial flavors.

FullBloom is USDA Organic and CCOF Organic Certified. You can buy their foods at abesmarket.com as well as selected Whole Foods stores.

Plum Organics has new cereals out!

This line of whole, grain, organic infant cereals contains essential Vitamins B and Iron, is certified organic, has non-GMO ingredients and offers BPA-free packaging.

For babies 4 months and up, the cereals are also enriched with prebiotics and probiotics to help stimulate the growth of bacteria and the developing digestive system.

There are three varieties: brown rice (gluten-free), oatmeal and multigrain (quinoa, oats & brown rice). They are retailed at $3.99 each and can be bought at places like Babies R Us, Whole Foods, Ecomom.com, and Amazon.com.

I especially like the pouch packaging, which you can reseal.

I also want to mention their Super Puffs too. They come in five flavors: Blueberry & Purple Sweet Potato, Spinach & Apple, Banana & Peach, Strawberry & Beet, and Mango & Sweet Potato. Perfect for when the baby is ready to self-feed. These are sold exclusively at Babies “R” Us and Toys “R” Us.

I have to add, my 5-year-old liked the Strawberry & Beet variety!

For more info visit plumorganics.com.

Made of 100% unblended organic fruits, vegetables, grains and just a bit of water, the foods are super healthy for tots. They are thoroughly cooked for safety, then quick-frozen to lock-in nutrients. All you do is heat up to enjoy.

There are 8 organic selections.

For 6 months and up:  papaya, peas and pumpkin
For 8 months and up: mango, broccoli, butternut squash, and quinoa
For 10 months and up: spinach

Color coded packaging lets you know which has super vitamins, super greens and super porridge.

A 12 pack is $23.40. You can buy them at Squareoneorganics.com, peapod.com, amazon.com, and select stores nationwide.

I tried a few of the varieties and think they taste pretty good for a baby’s taste buds. Very simple food with no additives and preservatives. They are also soy and dairy free, as well as gluten-free too.

Miss Brittany’s Organic Preschool is celebrating the holidays with a sale! Get 20% off products from the missbrittanysorganic.com. All items are made in the USA, non-toxic and fun!

The Eco Stars shown below are made with crayons collected from the National Crayon Recycle Program. Get 2o in a box ($8.95).

They also sell aprons, play dough and kits too!

Online Promo Code: ECOHOLIDAY20

Offer expires 11/28/21010

Potty training for eco-conscious parents can be achieved! I’m talking about Charlie Banana training pants, designed for babies 18 months and up.

These give a good fit and are soft, being made of organically grown cotton. Absorbent and convenient to wash, these are a must for those who already used to using cloth diapers (Read about their 2-in-1 reusable diapers in gorgeous colors).

I like them because they are convenient to slip on and are earth-friendly. I think you’ll be seeing Charlie Banana a lot in the future. You can buy them at Babies R Us and Amazon.com as well as other stores around the world. Check that out here. Also, be sure to visit them on Facebook and Twitter.

One (1) lucky winner will get these 3 products from Charlie Banana!

Baby Training Pants
2 in 1 ONE size diaper
Charlie Banana Wipes

TO ENTER:

1. Simply leave a comment.

YOU CAN ENTER MORE THAN ONCE! (leave a comment after each entry)

2. “Like” Mogul Baby on Facebook (if you’re already a fan, leave a comment)

3. Copy and paste to Tweet: @mrsmogul I want to win @CharlieBanana products! #mogulbaby
(you can tweet this once daily until October 27 . Make sure you comment each time you Tweet)

4. Mention it on your blog

5. Place the Mogul Baby badge on your blog (copy code from sidebar).

Deadline is Wednesday, October 27 at midnight EST. This giveaway is open to anyone! Winner will be given 48 hours to reply to claim prize. Please make sure you can be contacted by email. Winner will be named here. Good luck!

CONTEST HAS ENDED. CONGRATS TO AMANDA S!